Stephen Ministry

Gredel Giesbrecht

Stephen Minister

“Life contradicts. If I want to find true happiness and meaning in life, I have to give up my life and serve others. Stephen Ministry has taught me how to recognize people in need and how to walk alongside them.”

Carolyn Graham

Stephen Minister

“Having experienced the care and support from other people during difficult times in my life, I want to be used by God to care for and support others as they walk through difficult times. ‘Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ’, Galatians 6:2.”

Hermann Grauer

Stephen Minister

“I have been the recipient of God’s love in action by fellow believers as long as I can remember. I am excited to be part of an initiative of our body to reach out and show His love to the members of our community when life has reached a tough spot.”

Sheryl Grauer

Stephen Minister

“I am drawn to this service because I believe in the power of compassion and support during times of need. Micah 6:8 beautifully encapsulates the essence of compassionate services: ‘He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God'”.

Sherry Hiebert

Stephen Minister

“I have had the privilege of having people walk along side me during difficult seasons in my life. God has shown me love and compassion through them. I look forward to following God’s call to serve in SM and provide that much needed support to others.”

Allison Kagaaga

Stephen Minister

“’Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these’, John 14:12. May the Curegiver lead the way.”

Sharon Klaassen

Stephen Minister

“I am so thankful for God’s promise of being with us always (Matt 28:20) and providing for us when we are in need. Throughout my life, I have often been cared for and ministered to by godly individuals who came along side me when I was walking through rough waters. It is my hope that as a Stephen Minister, I can give back the care and love that I received during my tough days to those of you walking through difficult times in your lives.”

Kyle Koop

Stephen Minister

“I know life is tough, and sometimes we need help through those tough times. I see the value in Stephen Ministry because in tough spots in my own life, I wish I had a Stephen Minister myself. This is why I would be honoured to bring hope to someone through their own journey.”

Stewart MacPherson

Stephen Minister

“Isaiah 41:10: ‘So do not fear, for I am with you…I will strengthen you and help you’. I am eager to be able to be the hands and feet of Jesus in this way for those who I will be directed to help in their time of struggle.”

Tami Perkinson

Stephen Minister

“Life can be hard! But we don’t have to face these challenges alone. What drew me to SM is my heart for those going through difficult seasons in life. I am humbled to walk alongside others and make their burdens a little more bearable.”

Marcia Peterson

Stephen Minister

“Learning about this amazing ministry and seeing how practical, effective and organized it is, I felt drawn to be apart of it. I love how God focused the program is.”

Angela Plett

Stephen Minister

“God created us to be in life together with other people in community. Stephen Ministry is an amazing ministry that facilitates just that. I’m honoured and humbled to be able to join this ministry, to walk alongside others during a difficult season in their life, and ultimately to watch as He brings about healing in the lives of those entrusted to me to come alongside of.”

Eugene Poiron

Stephen Minister

“’And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love’, 1 Corinthians 13:13. This is my favourite verse and I believe that it fits well with SM. Through our faith we can give hope to those we serve. But without love, it means nothing.”

Felecia Wiebe

Stephen Minister

“I want to be a Stephen Minister because I have a desire for helping people who are hurting. Through SM, I hope to serve others with compassion, patience, and love, and to be a source of comfort and listening during difficult times.”

Kevin Wiebe

Stephen Minister

“I was drawn to this ministry because I often imagine how Jesus sat listening to those who came to him. The encouragement and love they received transformed their lives. I’m hoping through Stephen Ministry I can help provide Christ-centred care that leads the way to greater wholeness!”

Reta Wiens

Stephen Minister

“Stephen Ministry means that I will continue learning and get support and direction to love others better. Deut 10:12 says, ‘What does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in obedience to him, to love him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul'”

Liz

Stephen Minister

“’Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus’, Phil 4:6-7. It is my pleasure to meet people, and an honour to hear their stories.”

Blake Williams

Stephen Minister

“Life’s difficulties are challenging for each of us. Trying to manage these difficulties on our own makes them even harder. As a Stephen Minister, I look forward to living out Galatians 6:2, ‘Share each other’s troubles and problems, and so obey our Lord’s command'”.

Wendy Bergen

Stephen Leader

“There are so many hurting people in the world, and so many people who are completely alone. This reality breaks my heart. God has called me to love people, and I am passionate about sharing this love with those in need. Stephen Ministry is an excellent way for Christ’s Church to care for those who are struggling.”

Natasha Friesen

Stephen Leader

“I personally know the value of having someone walk alongside you and support you during a crisis. It is my desire that God will use me to be a comfort and support to someone who needs a listening ear and a reminder of God’s amazing personal love for each individual person.”

Sheri Grenier-Rooke

Stephen Leader

“2 Cor 1:4 says… ‘He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.’ This verse epitomizes what Stephen Ministry is all about, caring for one another. What a privilege it is to be a part of the Stephen Ministry team at Emmanuel.”

Elaine Peters

Stephen Leader

“We all go through seasons of difficult experiences. During these times we can feel alone and hopeless. How grateful I am for the Christ-centred care I received during a difficult time in my life that led me back to hope and healing. I am passionate about being part of Stephen Ministry that equips and connects caring people with those in need.”

Chad Peterson

Stephen Leader

“Stephen Ministry lives out what the Church is meant to be: caring for one another, helping each other with our burdens and being a true community. I am excited to be a part of this ministry.”

Willi Schroeder

Stephen Leader

“My job is to take care of the possible, and trust God with the impossible. I am called to be the hands and feet of Jesus.”

Sunday Service Times

9:30 AM and 11:15 AM

Nursery:

Child care for ages 0 – 36 months
Available in both services

Sunday School:

Ages 3 – grade 5
Available in both services

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Get in Touch

Phone: 204.326.9865
Email: info@eefc.ca

Address

360 McKenzie Ave.
Steinbach, MB
R5G 0K6

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday 8:30AM – 4:00PM